These qualities rendered him the animating spirit of the expedition: in every situation he stood unrivalled and alone; on him all eyes were turned; he was our leading star, which, at its setting, left us involved in darkness and despair.
'His constitution was strong, his mode of living temperate .-- He was a modest man, and rather bashful; of an agreeable lively conversation, sensible and intelligent.

In his temper he was somewhat hasty, but of a disposition the most friendly, benevolent, and humane.

His person was about six feet high, and, though a good looking man, he was plain both in address and appearance.

His head was small; his hair, which was a dark brown, he wore tied behind.

His face was full of expression; his nose exceedingly well shaped; his eyes, which were small and of a brown cast, were quick and piercing; his eyebrows prominent, which gave his countenance altogether an air of austerity.
'He was beloved by his people, who looked up to him as to a father, and obeyed his commands with alacrity.